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William J. Foster

1960 - 2020

William J. Foster obituary, 1960-2020, West Chester, PA

BORN

1960

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Toppitzer Funeral Home

2900 State Rd

Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania

William Foster Obituary

William J. Foster, 60, passed away unexpectantly Dec 5, 2020. Loving husband, brother and uncle, Bill was living in West Chester with his husband James B. Snyder. Born May 31, 1960, raised in Springfield by his parents Linn and Bill Foster, he was a graduate of Springfield High, He enjoyed hunting and fishing and shared a passion for scuba diving with Jim. Bill and Jim married in 2015 in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands where they were planning to retire. Bill was a member of Local 8 of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees for over 40 years. We are both eternally grateful for their friendship and support. In addition to his husband, surviving relatives include his sister Pamela Zitsch (Don) of Toms River, NJ, his brother David Foster (Nancy) of Newtown Square, PA, his nieces and nephews Wayne Zitch, Douglas Zitsch , Kevin Foster, Stephanie Kirlyck and Kristen Ferrari; his mother in law Rose Snyder and sister in law Karen Snyder. New Covid restrictions limit visitation to 10 people at a time for close family and friends 12:30- 1:30 TUESDAY (Today) at Toppitzer Funeral Home at Arlington followed by private service and burial. Contributions in his memory to the charity of the donor’s choice preferred. Live streaming is being planned, please check website Monday for link www.Arlingtoncemetery.us

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Published by Daily Times from Dec. 11 to Dec. 13, 2020.

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Stephanie

December 5, 2024

Recently came across this Oldie but goodie ! Missing you every single day Uncle Bill xoxoxoxox

Stephanie

April 10, 2024

Thinking about you every single Day !! Missing this guy so much

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Marie Caranci

December 19, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Thank you Bill for sharing your life with my dear friend Jimmy.

John W Alfano

December 17, 2020

Sad for all of us who Bill has left, but we all know he continues to laugh and make whoever he is with smile. A friend to all he ever met. John Alfano.

Stephanie

December 14, 2020

JW/JKH

December 14, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the Foster Family for the loss of your loved one, William, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength.

Davi foster

December 13, 2020

Dear, dear Bill, we love you, we miss you, we think of you & all the great times the family had. You were the light of the party, a successful union boss & husband & uncle & above all my best friend & brother, I love you sooo much & will carry a thought or chuckle with you every day.

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